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Brighton Santa Claus Parade
Nov 17, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Joint meeting with Brighton Lions
Own Gibb Community Centre
Nov 27, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Blue and White Classic Christmas Dinner
Gables Restaurant
Dec 20, 2023
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
CHRIS REED
October 12
 
Daniel THOMPSON
October 15
 
Spouse Birthdays
Sandy
October 29
 
Anniversaries
Michael Koerber
Audrey Koerber
October 5
 
Speakers
Nov 15, 2023
Nov 22, 2023 7:00 AM
Bridge Hospice Fundraising changes
Nov 29, 2023 7:00 AM
ENSS Env Club
Dec 06, 2023 7:00 AM
Polio Plus refresh
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News
Brighton Rotary News Nov 22 -
2023
 
Members: 8
 
Guests: Exchange student Gabriel, Kim Good, and Craig and Ruth Kerr
 
 
Correspondence:
 
1. DG John Burns weekly news letter. See attached.
2. Newsletter and request for support from Quinte Sailability
3. Cobourg Rotary request for interest in tree planting program in Northumberland
4. Reports from both Nika in Poland and Gabriel regarding their exchanges
 
Smile: blush
 
Murder at the IGA
Tired and constantly being broke and stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife with himself as the beneficiary and then arranging to have her killed.
 
A friend of a friend put him in touch with a nefarious dark-side underworld figure who went by the name of 'Artie'. Artie explained to the husband that his going rate for snuffing out a spouse was $5,000.
 
The husband said he was willing to pay that amount, but that he wouldn't have any cash on hand until be could collect  his wife's insurance money. Artie insisted on being paid at least something upfront, so the man pulled out his wallet, displaying a single dollar bill that resided inside. Artie sighed, rolled his eyes, and reluctantly  agreed to accept the dollar as the down payment for the dirty deed.
 
A few days later. Artie followed the man's wife to the local IGA Supermarket store. There, he surprised her in the produce department and proceeded to strangle her with his gloved hands. As the poor unsuspecting women drew her last breath and slumped to the floor, the manager of the produce department stumbled unexpectedly onto the murder scene. Unwilling to leave any living witnesses behind, ol' Artie had no choice but strangle the produce manager as well.
 
However, unknown to Artie, the entire proceedings were captured by the bidden cameras and observed by the Store's security guard, who immediately called the police. Artie was caught and arrested before he could even leave the store.
 
Under intense questioning at the police station, Artie revealed the whole sordid plan, including his unusual financial arrangements with the hapless husband who was also quickly arrested.
 
The next day in the newspaper, the headline declared: ARTIE CHOKES 2 FOR A $1.00 AT IGA.
 
Announcements:
  • Any Rotarians attending Christmas dinner at Gables advise Emily
  • Ruth passed around sign up sheet for Salvation Army Kettle campaign.
  • R Daniel and R Steve B attended District Foundation seminar Nov 28th. While there we met Sai from the Whitby Club who is organizing support for new project in India that Isaac made us aware of.
  • Joint meeting with Lions scheduled for Nov 27 has been cancelled.
  • Next board meeting will be held at R Daniel's home at 62 Young Street November 28th.
  • R Chris announced that Glow Bowl Party at Presquile Lanes raised over $800 for Elizabeth and her family.
  • R Joyce and R Emily planning a Monti Carlo Night for Feb. 24, 2024.
  • .Inter-Rotary Spelling Bee looking for sponsors. Several levels available.
  • R Joyce attended first start up meeting of the season of the Christmas Hamper Campaign.
  • The registration page for Governor Elect, Virginia O'Reily's District Conference at the Nottawasaga Resort in October 25-27, 2024 is now open for registrations.
     Please take advantage  of the early bird registration pricing. Hotel link will be provided shortly.
  • R Victoria will keep our Facebook page up to date but we have to send her pictures with some context. Thanks Victoria.
  • R Chris, R Steve and Steve met with Wellington Rotary organizers of their 2023 Community Appreciation Day to learn and develop our own event for 2024. We met in Wellington Tuesday morning after bottles and cans deposited.
  • Holiday Train Nov 28 at 11:30am
  • We have started process to revamp our club webside
  • Next week Ann Falla from ENSS and possibly some students from the Environmental Club will be our guests. Ann will collect for the school, old cloths, used puzzles and board games, hygiene products, candles and used books
  • Gabriel attend Youth Exchange event with other students from D7080 and 7070 in Mississauga last weekend. Pictures on our Facebook and web pages.
  • Gabriel will be going to Toronto with other exchange students Dec 1 to 3. This includes the trip to entertain kids at Sick Kids Hospital
  • We have a couple candidates for outbound exchange students for 2024 / 2025.
  • Gabriel's bucket list - Toronto trip - possible December 1 to 3, skiing, skating, a hockey game, and theatre.
Song: Frere Jaques
 
Sharing Pot: $21 won by R Chris who is donating it to Bridge Hospice.
 
Happy Bucks: great Santa Claus parade with Grinch on guitar, enjoyed parade, on the wagon, good work of the Bridge Hospice, presentation, visit to Bridge Hospice for tour, birthday month continues, Craig and Ruth joining us today, Murder Mystery, Christmas hamper program, Salvation Army kettle campaign, long walks on the beach. .
 
Rotary Minute:

NEW "Learning Tuesdays" - For You and Your Club Members

There are lots of tips and tools of the trade when it comes to Public Image, Membership and The Rotary Foundation when it comes to you and your Rotary or Rotaract club. This is exactly what we have in store for you.
On Tuesdays, starting on January 16, 2024, on a monthly basis, we will be presenting learning opportunities, in one-hour zoom sessions,  for you and your club members,  to help you with many ways that you can learn more about Rotary and really help your club.
Here is how we have divided up the sessions: January 16 - Public Image; February 20 - Membership; March 12 - Rotary Foundation; April 16 - Public Image; May 21 - Membership; and June 18 - Rotary Foundation. Stay tuned for more details, these sessions are being developed as we speak. 
From your District 7070 Chairs: Dave Andrews (Public Image); Joan Barrett (Membership) and Bob Wallace (Rotary Foundation) and your District 7070 Learning Chair Iosif Ciosa. 
Stories
Bridge Hospice 2023
R Jeff introduce Kim Good:
 
Kim Good is the Executive Director of The Bridge Hospice Foundation. She is a development professional (and an entrepreneurial spirit) with over 25 years of experience specializing in corporate and individual fundraising, event production and donor relations and stewardship. She considers herself a development generalist. Most recently she worked with Mackenzie Health Foundation where they had just completed a $250M campaign to fund the community portion of the new Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital – the largest community hospital campaign in Canada. She has extensive experience in staff and volunteer management and thinks of herself as a creative problem solver. She is a strong advocate for community engagement and enjoys developing relationships. An interesting fact about Kim is that she was the second women in Canada to have a Pro FIA Race license and was a regional racer at Mosport and Shannonville, ran in the GT/Touring Classes and Formula 2000.  She has spent a number of years managing a NASCAR team across Canada, was the founding Executive Director of the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame, and was a high performance driving instructor for the Labatt Road Scholarship.  Kim moved to Warkworth for the role at The Bridge Hospice Foundation and is new member of the Trent Hills community.
 
 
 
 
 
Kim has been with Bridge Hospice about 8 months now.
 
Bridge Hospice is 10 years old with 3 beds, providing round the clock care and support. It is all about living their last days.
 
The Bridge Hospice Foundation was registered in 2019 and launched in 2022. Their Mission includes financial stability. About 40% of their funding comes from the Province to cover nurses and PSW's.
 
They don't charge families for their services.
 
Fund raising in our poor economic climate comes with challenges. A recent report about Non-profit organizations predicts increased demand for services and increased costs, that many Non -profits will close in next few years. Many Non-profits have had to dip into their reserves. Bridge Hospice has a modest reserve and has not dipped into it.
 
Bridge Hospice have a plan to build relationships with donors hoping donors will give more frequently and more.
 
They have issues finding staff and are implementing protocols to retain staff such as making changes slowly.
 
They will be engaging and recruiting volunteers, particularly looking for specific skills to support staff.
 
There are new changes coming to tax laws in 2024 that will impact high income people most, but could have impact on Non-profits.
 
Bridge Hospice servicing four area Municipalites including Trent Hills, Brighton, Cramahe and Alwick Haldiman. At this time with Campbellford Hospital's capital campaign it provides some local competition for resources.
 
Key areas of focus for Bridge Hospice is donor stewardship (ask donors to give), educate people, update website and engage the right volunteers. They would like a lawyer and estate planner.
 
They are planning an event for Families who have utilized the Bridge Hospice on December 21.
 
They have a new Naming campaign. They are looking to have people share their stories and build strategic relationships.
 
Their 5 P's:
 
Passion
Persistance
Philanthropy
People
Privledge
 
Be grateful.
 
President Joyce presented a cheque to Kim from the Rotary Club.
 
 
 
 
 
Service Above Self